Compact plant - sedum bent: features of growing and caring for a flower

Stonecrop bent due to compactness and low growth looks good not only on flower beds and flower beds in the garden, but also in pots on window sills, open loggias and terraces.

In this article we will talk about what features this plant has and for which places it is best suited. We also learn how to plant a shrub properly, what care and living conditions it needs, in what ways it propagates.

Description

Botanical characteristics, homeland and prevalence

Stonecrop bent, the scientific name is Sedum rocky ("Sedum reflexum"), which means sedentary, soothing.

Reference! Succulent belongs to the perennial evergreen herbaceous species of the large genus Sedum of the Tolstyankov family.

Homeland of rocky sedum Northern, Central and Southeast Europe. The species is widespread in the northern part of the Caucasus.

Grows on stony and sandy soils, in forests, on roadsides, rocky spaces.

Stonecrop bent belongs to the group of stunted, creeping shrubs.

The root is creeping, grows horizontally, requires a lot of space. Over time, the root processes become denser, lignified.

Seeds ripen at the end of summer in yellow boxes of elongated shape. The seeds are small, dusty. In cold regions, seeds do not ripen.

The variety is quite cold-resistant.

Appearance

The bush is lush, loose, the branches are slightly sprawling. The height of an adult plant is not more than 20 - 25 cm.

Shoots - stalks are straight, raised, creeping at the very base, low, 10-15 cm long.

Leaves are straight, linear, pointed at the tops. Leaves can have a light green, bluish - gray, silver and pink shades.

Flowering begins in June - July, lasts about a month. Peduncles are strong, up to 25-30 cm high. Inflorescences - scutes form a loose umbrella from a large number of small flowers. The flowers are saturated - yellow, in diameter up to 1 - 1.5 cm, with 5 - 7 petals. Petals are slightly twisted, spiky.

Similar plants

• Sedum is a caustic, hybrid Lemon Bol variety, similar to a bent stonecrop with bright greens of pointed elongated leaves. The bush is low, up to 12 - 15 cm in height.
• The rooted godson also has creeping stems. The leaves are thick, pointed, green with a bluish tint.
• The godson creeping, like the rocky sedum, grows undersized creeping bush. The leaves are elongated, pointed at the apex, have a grayish tint.
• Pseudopodiformes, the thicket, grows in a dense branched bush. The leaves are narrow, sparse, bright green.

Is it easy to grow and how long does it live?

Stonecrop bent unpretentiousgrows fast provided there is enough space.

Succulents are classified as drought tolerant species. Varieties well tolerate summer heat. From sunlight, leaves acquire saturated shades of green, yellow, reddish color.

Frost resistance is average, up to 7 - 10 ° C.

Important! It is used not only in traditional medicine, but also in cooking. Young shoots serve as raw materials for the manufacture of exotic seasonings.

Varieties

Cristatum

The variety is distinguished by straight stems, thickened and very flattened. The leaves on the stems are densely planted, pointed, bright green. Ornamental variety requires constant care, wild shoots should be removed. For the unusual curved shape of the bush, this species is called wavy stonecrop, "Cockscomb". It grows slowly.

Blue Forest (Blue Forest)

Perennial grows with a dense carpet. The bush is lush, stunted, 15 to 20 cm high. The leaves are juicy, have a bluish color, densely planted, are evenly spaced. The variety is characterized by volumetric dense flowering. Inflorescences are spherical, combine many small yellow flowers with a golden hue.

"Angelina" (Angelina)

One of the fastest growing varieties. The bush is lush, spreads widely over the free surface. A distinctive feature is green leaves with a golden hue. In autumn, leaves turn orange-red. The flowers are yellow, inflorescences are loose, umbrella. In summer, from the bright sun, the tops of the shoots turn orange.

Sandy Silver Crest

The variety is distinguished by a colorful coloring of leaves. Needle-shaped short leaves of gray-green color in summer turn purple. Young shoots are cream colored. Spreading bush, shoots branch at the base. Often grown as a potted plant.

Sea Gold

Slowly growing variety. The bush is magnificent, the stalks are branched, creeping. It differs in leaf color. The leaves are needle-shaped, oblong, light green. The tops of the leaves acquire a lilac-smoky hue in the summer. Frost-resistant variety, winters without shelter.

Care

• Light and place.

  Bent stonecrop loves open areas with direct sunlight. It is advisable to use the south and southeast sides of the house.

• Temperature.

  In summer, in open flower beds, sedum rock can withstand up to 25 - 30 ° C. Pots are recommended for outdoor use in the spring and summer. With the onset of the first cold weather, the air temperature must be reduced to 9 - 12 ° C.

• Watering.

  Watering must be controlled. Excessive moisture in the substrate provokes plant diseases. In summer, it is enough to water 1-2 times in 3-4 weeks as the top layer of the soil dries. In winter, watering is reduced. It is enough to slightly moisten the substrate once a month.
  Important: it should be watered with soft, clean water at room temperature. In summer, spraying is allowed in order to clean the leaves from dust.

• Fertilizers

  Top dressing is applied only during the period of active growth, it is enough to fertilize the substrate 1 time in 1 - 2 months. It is better to use mineral complex dressings for flowering succulents.

• The soil.

  Basic requirements: the substrate should be light, loose, well pass water and air. A drainage layer is required - sand, small pieces of polystyrene foam, fragments of red brick.

  For planting, it is recommended to use a mixture:

  • Sheet land - 1 h.
  • Sod land - 1 h.
  • Sand - 1 hour
  • Drainage layer.

  It is important to regularly loosen the substrate, weed weeds. To root the cuttings, you can use a mixture of peat and coarse sand in a ratio of 1: 1.

• Pruning.

  After 3 to 4 years, overgrown bushes should be rejuvenated by cutting elongated shoots. Old stems and leaves are also cut. When transplanted, dry and rotted root processes are trimmed. After flowering, dry peduncles under the root are cut.

Breeding

Cuttings

The easiest and most common way. Cuttings are usually carried out from June to September. Cuttings obtained after trimming quickly root in a special substrate. Seedlings are planted in open ground. Top soil is mulched with a layer of peat and sand to retain moisture. Adaptation is quick.

Seed cultivation

The laborious way. Growing seedlings requires greenhouse conditions.

A plant may lose its varietal characteristics when propagated by seeds. Sowing is carried out in April.

The procedure for growing seedlings:

• Seeds are evenly placed in planting containers without deepening.
• Sowing on top is lightly sprinkled with sand.
• Containers are covered with film or glass.
• Seedlings are regularly moistened, the greenhouse is aired daily.
• The temperature of the content is not more than 5 ° C.
• After 2 weeks, the containers are rearranged in warmer conditions, up to 15 - 18 ° C.
• Seedlings dive into separate containers after 15 to 20 days.

Important! For 7 - 10 days before planting seedlings in open ground, seedlings should be tempered. Containers are taken out to fresh air daily.

Bush division

The bush is updated 4 to 5 years after planting.

The mother bush is divided into 3-4 parts so that in each separated part there are young stems and part of the processes of a healthy root.

Before planting, the cut sites are treated with fungicide. Planting bushes are dried in the shade of 5 to 6 hours. Rooting is painless.

Landing

Wide shallow containers are used for landing. Better to use pots made of ceramics.

Before planting, prepare the soil: remove weeds, loosen, moisten and fertilize the substrate. The distance between the seedlings is 20 - 25 cm to form a beautiful solid flower bed. Immediately after planting, substrate moisture should be maintained. After rooting, care is required, as for adult plants.

Difficulties in maintaining

1. If the bushes receive little sunlight, the stems begin to stretch, the leaves thin and fall, the bush loses its decorativeness.
2. Nitrogen and organic fertilizers should not be used excessively. The leaves swell, the bushes become heavier.
3. Dampness of the soil causes leaf spotting, gray rot, root fungal infections. It is necessary to stop watering, replace the topsoil, add drainage.
4. In the garden, bushes can be affected by weevils and nematodes. The bushes should be treated with a solution of any insecticides.
5. In the summer heat, leaves can be damaged by caterpillars. Spraying by an actelik is required.

Stonecrop bent is resistant to disease, with proper care it grows quickly, easily reproduces and quickly adapts to new conditions.

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